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Vintages Release September 1, 2011

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Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.

Australia

Alkoomi Black Label Shiraz Viognier 2009, Frankland River, Western Australia, Australia 203166 13.8% D 750 mL $21.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Petit Verdot 2010, Barossa, South Australia, Australia Petit Verdot food pairings: meat lasagna, beef ribs in a robust sauce. 285403 14.8% D 750 mL $25.00 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ferngrove Dragon Shiraz 2008, Frankland River, Western Australia, Australia 275198 14% D 750 mL $30.00 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Ganton & Larsen Prospect Winery Major Allen Merlot 2010, V.Q.A, Okanagan Valley, Bc, Canada Drink: 2012 - 2012 776545400185 13.5% D 750 mL $14.99 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pillitteri Estates Winery The Protagonist Named Varietal Blends-Red 2012, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Named Varietal Blends-Red food pairings: pork dumplings, ginger chicken, calamari. 294025 12% M 750 mL $15.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Angels Gate Winery Old Vines Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: grilled lobster tail, roast chicken. 116350 13% D 750 mL $23.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Greenlane Pinot Gris Riesling 2010, V.Q.A., Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 283721 11.5% D 750 mL $16.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mike Weir Winery Riesling 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Riesling food pairings: seafood appetizers, chicken in a cream sauce. 229286 11% M 750 mL $14.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pillitteri Estates Winery The Protagonist Named Varietal Blends-Red 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Named Varietal Blends-Red food pairings: pork dumplings, ginger chicken, calamari. 294025 12% M 750 mL $15.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Antonin Rodet Château De Mercey Bourgogne Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France 278978 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Séguinot-Bordet Vaillons 1Er Cru Chablis 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France 289389 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Des Fines Caillottes Jean Pabiot & Fils Pouilly-Fumé 2010, A.C., Loire, France Pouilly-Fumé food pairings: pan-seared scallops, herbed turkey breast. 695908 12.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean Perrier & Fils Abymes Cuvée Prestige 2010, A.C., Savoie, France Food pairings: cold cuts, cheese fondue. 271981 11.5% D 750 mL $16.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Sénéjac M. Et Mme Rustmann, Prop. 2005, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France 286443 13% XD 750 mL $36.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Parent Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France 597971 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gérard Bertrand St. Chinian Syrah Mourvèdre 2009, A.C., Midi, France 281832 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De Galifay Cairanne 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France 290080 14% XD 750 mL $17.00 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Georgia

Tamada Mukuzani Mukuzani United Stars 2009, Kakheti, Georgia Mukuzani United Stars food pairings: herbed lamb shanks. 276543 12.5% D 750 mL $20.55 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tbilvino Dry White Tsinandali 2010, Kakheti, Georgia Tsinandali food pairings: chicken topped with fresh herbs and feta. 26658 12.5% D 750 mL $16.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Malvirà Favorita Langhe Favorita 2011, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy Favorita food pairings: pork belly, grilled fish, seafood pasta. 291336 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Poli Aperitivo, Veneto, Italy 292516 17% MS 700 mL $24.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Giordano Maestri Italiani Nebbiolo D'alba 2009, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy Nebbiolo D'alba food pairings: braised veal, slow-cooked lamb, beef. 159483 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rocca Delle Macìe Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Sangiovese (Chianti) 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy Sangiovese (Chianti) food pairings: beef, lamb braised in red wine. 232488 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Capraia Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 23374 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Patrizi Moscato D'asti 2011, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy 101766 5.5% MS 750 mL $13.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lebanon

Château Ka Source Blanche 2010, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 261651 14.2% D 750 mL $15.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Mohua Pinot Noir 2009, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand 12628 13.5% D 750 mL $28.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Quinta das Arcas Arca Nova Vinho Verde 2011, D.O.C., Vinho Verde, Portugal 292029 11% D 750 mL $13.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Monasterio De Las Viñas De Las Viñas Reserva Grandes Viños Y Viñedos Garnacha Tempranillo Cariñena 2006, D.O., Cariñena, Spain 166579 13% D 750 mL $13.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casa De La Ermita Idílico Crianza Selección 2006, D.O., Jumilla, Spain 286161 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Señorio De Uñuela Reserva Bodegas Patrocinio Tempranillo 2007, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain 172536 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lan Crianza Tempranillo 2008, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain Tempranillo food pairings: grilled steaks, ribs. 166538 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United Kingdom

Glengoyne 17 Years Old Highland Single Malt Glengoyne 17 ans Highland scotch single malt, Scotland, United Kingdom 306233 43% 750 mL $99.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Glenfarclas 12 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch, Scotland, United Kingdom 290601 43% 1000 mL $69.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Blue Label Merlot 2009, California, United States 595686 13% D 750 mL $24.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Alexander Valley, California, United States 470872 14.2% XD 750 mL $34.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Antica Antinori Family Estate Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States 290536 14.1% XD 750 mL $37.75 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Girard Chardonnay 2010, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: grilled tuna steaks, roast cornish hen. 276675 13.9% XD 750 mL $39.95 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marimar Estate La Masía Don Miguel Vineyard Torres Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2008, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States 270090 14.2% XD 750 mL $65.00 September 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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